Global Product Quality & Reliability Manager (F/M/D)

H-E Parts; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 881 000 - 1 102 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy firm is seeking a Global Product Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across product lines. The role requires expertise in APQP methodology, strong analytical skills, and experience in automotive or aerospace industries. You will collaborate with global teams to develop strategic quality initiatives and ensure product reliability and compliance. This role is based in Sweden with potential travel to other locations.

Benefits

Employee benefit programs

Opportunity for innovation and collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or energy industries with serial production.
• Managing diverse global teams.
• Product development and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of APQP and a quality assurance framework.
• Define mid-term Product Quality Strategy collaboratively.
• Own and implement key quality processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Change management

Analytical skills

Proficient in APQP methodology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Overview

Location: Madrid, Spain • Company: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. • Job Category: Quality Management • Job Schedule: Full time • Remote: No

The Opportunity: Are you passionate about quality assurance, reliability and eager to make a significant impact in a global program? As our Global Product Quality Manager, you will lead the Product Quality and Reliability disciplines across the product group Grid Power Quality Solution and Service (GPQSS), in alignment with the BU Grid Integration program. Your mission will be to implement a robust end-to-end product quality framework based on industry standards such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Reliability testing, taking full ownership of its definition, implementation, and continuous improvement. You will also integrate future the teams that support our product lines based in the global center of competences (GCoC) for power electronics. While the preferred locations for this role are Spain or Sweden, other EU locations are possible if you can travel regularly to our main sites. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement for GPQSS, and dotted line to the Head of R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of APQP and a robust quality assurance framework across R&D, Engineering, and Product Lines, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Define and execute the mid-term Product Quality Strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate standards and performance.
• Own and implement key quality processes, including gate reviews, product launches, and SQDC-driven readiness assessments.
• Develop and deliver training programs using a train-the-trainer model, embedding core quality disciplines across teams.
• Establish feedback loops and reliability KPIs, integrating insights from projects and fleet into new product development.
• Foster a community of reliability professionals, driving continuous improvement through collaboration and alignment with our CI and Quality Policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace or energy industries with serial production.

• Proven experience of managing diverse global teams.

• Proven product development and continuous improvement experience demonstrated.

• Strong proficiency in APQP methodology, quality and reliability tools.

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.

• Strong skills in change management, relationship-building and business acumen.

• Ability to excel in dynamic environments, with strong communication and presentation skills at executive level.

• Analytical skills and a strategic mindset for quality assurance and reliability planning.

• Collaborative team player, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. Additional languages are considered a plus.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to powering a sustainable energy future. Join a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering. Be part of shaping the future of power systems through cutting-edge control and protection solutions.

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